Power of Play: Youth Development and Educational Advancement

Sunday, February 25th

2-4pm

Location: Ashamu Dance Theater

 

What does Grandmaster Flash’s cutting, scratching, and mixing music have in common with youth development? Turning things upside down, making a mess, engaging in activities for enjoyment: play is a healthy, essential part of childhood-- and the creative process. Brown University's Department of Theatre & Performance Studies Rhythm of Change Festival hosts “Power of Play: Youth Development and Educational Advancement”, a Rhode Island Teaching Artist Center’s “6x6” event, featuring 6 creatives presenting for 6 minutes on the element of play in their work and the opportunities they provide for youth to create new and exciting artistic endeavors. This event will be followed by audience Q&A and open time to meet and mingle.

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Featured Artists for this 6x6 are:

Michelle Baer (NY Community Trust) - Program Associate for Thriving Communities

Pierre Arreola (The GR818ERS/ Hip Hop 4)

Anjel Newmann (AS220 Youth)

Aneudy Alba (New Urban Arts) - Youth Engagement Associate 

Javier Nuñez (Providence CityArts) – Teaching Artist

Matthew Garza (Trinity Academy of Performing Arts) - Teacher

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